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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,145.03, 882,259.71 and 246,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,145.03, 882,259.71 and 246,244.41 is: 369,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,145.03 : 882,259.71 = 246,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,145.03/882,259.71 = 246,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,145.03x = 882,259.71 × 246,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,145.03x = 217,251,521,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,251,521,755.72/588,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,384.27

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